The Mansion's Chicken Tortilla Soup

Experience the bold, comforting flavors of "The Mansion's Chicken Tortilla Soup," a crowd-pleasing recipe brimming with Tex-Mex flair. This hearty soup features tender shredded chicken, savory spices like cumin and chili powder, and a vibrant medley of black beans, corn, and green chilies, all simmered in a tomato-infused chicken broth. Finished with fresh lime juice and cilantro for a zesty kick, each bowl is a masterpiece topped with crunchy tortilla chips, creamy avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of tangy sour cream. Perfect for cozy dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make soup is a guaranteed favorite that delivers restaurant-worthy flavor from the comfort of your kitchen. Keywords: chicken tortilla soup recipe, Tex-Mex soup, hearty chicken soup, easy dinner ideas, tortilla topping soup.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 2 cups Diced tomatoes, canned
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Green chilies, canned and diced
• 1 cup Corn kernels, frozen or canned
• 1 cup Black beans, canned and rinsed
• 2 teaspoons Cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 cups Tortilla chips
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large Avocado, diced
• 0.5 cup Sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper, then cook them in the pot for about 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside to cool.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and diced green chilies. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Add the cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 6

Shred the cooled chicken breasts with two forks and add the shredded chicken back into the soup.

Step 7

Stir in the corn kernels and black beans. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 20–25 minutes to develop the flavors.

Step 8

Remove the soup from heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your hearty and flavorful chicken tortilla soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3811.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3088.2

Total Fat 165.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.4g
Cholesterol 464.6mg	0%
Sodium 10086.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.8g	0%
Total Sugars 53.4g
Protein 201.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1596.0mg	0%
Iron 23.5mg	0%
Potassium 5524.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.4%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 28.5%